The interest of Barcelona In Vitor Roque is nothing new. The flirting between the parts is ancient. The Brazilian even spoke about the admiration for the Spanish club in an interview. But turning dating into marriage will cost the Catalans a great deal. According to the newspaper "As", Athletico-PR is willing to make the attacker of the Brazilian team the second largest sale in the history of Brazil.
Vitor Roque more expensive than Neymar?
Athletico-PR requested EUR 50 million (R$ 282.5 million) to grant 85% of the economic rights of Vitor Roque ed BarcelonaAccording to the vehicle. In Brazilian football, the figures would only be lower than the 88.4 million euros paid by Barça do Santos by Neymar.
O Barcelona is the main interest in Vitor Roque. The Catalan club wants to follow the strategy of its rival, Real Madrid, who has done well hiring young Brazilian promises, as Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and the latest Endrick.
The Athletico- PR has already refused EUR 25 million (R$ 141 million) Barcelona by Vitor Roque, but if I agree with the "As", the Catalan club is confident in hiring the Brazilian due to the player's interest in playing in the Spanish team.
Called to the Brazilian team, Vitor Roque even deviated from the subject "Barcelona" in a press conference, just saying that he has a contract with Athletico-PR until 2027 and is focused on the club Paraná. However, before, the Brazilian had already expressed his wish.
— It's not just a dream of mine, but of any player. If going to Barça comes true, it will be a great joy for my family and for me. That's why I have to keep working hard and hope it all comes true over time. — declared the attacker at the time, to "Sport", another newspaper of Barcelona.
Other European clubs are also interested in Vitor Roque, such as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. While the future of the attacker is not defined, the player prepares to debut in the Brazilian team on Saturday (25), against the Morocco. He's also going to fight the World under-20, na IndonesiaIn May.
Vitor Roque scored three goals in four games for Athletico-PR this year. In 2022, there were seven goals and three assists in 36 matches by Hurricane.
